SANTA MONICA, SIN MAR. (Aibreán 11, 2016) – Injuries to both Derek Réimsí agus John Teixeira have forced Bellator MMA to find replacements to compete against brothers Patricky "PitBull" Freire (15-7) agus Patricio "PitBull" Freire (24-3) Aibreán 16 agus 22 faoi ​​seach.

Mar thoradh air sin, the Scott Coker-led promotion has put its newest free agent acquisition to work immediately, with the news that Kevin Souza (15-4) will compete against Patricky at 155-pounds, in the first fight of his freshly inked multi-fight contract during the main event of "Bellator 152: PitBull vs. Souza.”

Idir an dá linn, in the co-main event of "Bellator 153: Henderson vs. Koreshkov," Patricio will now fight the tenacious Henry Corrales (12-2), who agreed to face the former Bellator MMA Featherweight Champion on less than two weeks notice.

"Bellator 152: PitBull vs. Souza” will also include the promotional debut of Italian fan-favorite Alessio Sakara (17-11), atá os comhair Brian Rogers (12-8) in a light heavyweight matchup, while one of MMA’s most promising young prospects, A.J. McKee (3-0), troideanna Danilo Belluardo (5-1) at 145-pounds. Chomh maith leis sin, Anastasia Yankova (2-0) will make her promotional debut against Anjela Pink in MMA flyweight action and Oktagon competitors Daniele Miceli (2-0) agus Daniele Scatizzi (6-2) will round out the MMA card with a featherweight showdown.

"Bellator 153: Henderson vs. Koreshkov” is also brimming with must-see mixed martial arts action as well, with the promotional debut of Benson Henderson (23-5), who challenges Andrey Koreshkov (18-1) for the 170-pound strap, Brennan Ward (13-3) goes to battle aghaidh “Cyborg” Santos (20-16), Michael "Venom" Page (9-0) aghaidheanna JEREMIE Holloway (7-1), agus Brent Primus (6-0) meets “Toninho Furia” (27-5).

"Bellator 152: PitBull vs. Souza” airs on SPIKE Saturday, Aibreán 16 ag 10 p.m. ET / PT, cé go "Bellator 153: Henderson vs. Koreshkov” airs at a special start time of 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT, which is immediately followed by the debut of "Bellator Cosdornálaíochta: Torino " ag 11:00 p.m. ET / PT.

Fresh off an emphatic knockout of Ryan Couture ag "Bellator 148: Daley vs. Uhrich” to kickoff 2016, Patricky “Pitbull” will look to extend his current winning streak when he takes on the debuting Kevin Souza.

A member of the Blackzilians, the 31-year-old has been victorious in 10 de chuid caite 11 fights as a professional and put together an impressive 3-1 run with the UFC. The multi-time, post-fight bonus award winner has a knack for the spectacular, le 10 finishes coming in the opening round and 13 as 15 victories ending before reaching the judges’ scórchártaí. The Salvador native has competed exclusively at 145-pounds, but due to the fight being on short notice, Souza will step up and compete against “PitBull” ag lightweight.

Henry Corrales continues his run of never turning down a fight in Bellator MMA, after agreeing to fight Patricio “Pitbull.” The fight will be Corrales’ third in the Viacom-owned promotion, after bouts against current featherweight titlist Daniel Straus and newly re-signed contender Emanuel Sanchez. A former King of the Cage bantamweight champion, “OK” has finished 10 de chuid 12 wins as a pro.

Comhlánaigh "Bellator 152: PitBull vs. Souza” Main Card:

Bellator MMA Lightweight Main Event: Patricky "PitBull" Freire (15-7) vs. Edimilson “Kevin” Souza (15-4)

Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Alessio Sakara (17-11) vs. Brian Rogers (12-8)

Bellator MMA featherweight Bout Gné: A.J. McKee (3-0) vs. Danilo Belluardo (5-1)

Bellator MMA Flyweight Feature Bout: Anastasia Yankova (2-0) vs. Anjela Pink (Tús)

Bellator MMA Featherweight Feature Bout: Daniele Miceli (2-0) vs. Daniele Scatizzi (6-2)

Comhlánaigh "Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson” Main Card:

Bellator MMA Welterweight Domhanda Teideal Bout: Andrey Koreshkov (18-1) vs. Benson Henderson (23-5)

Bellator MMA featherweight Co-Príomh Imeacht: Patricio "PitBull" Freire (24-3) vs. Henry Corrales (12-2)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Bout Gné: Brennan Ward (13-3) vs. Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos (20-16)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Bout Gné: Michael Leathanach (9-0) vs. JEREMIE Holloway (7-1)

Bellator MMA Lightweight Gné Bout: Brent Primus (6-0) vs. Gleristone "Toninho Furia" Santos (27-5)

Maidir Bellator MMA:

Is Bellator MMA eagraíocht le rá Measctha Martial Arts featuring go leor de na trodaithe is fearr sa domhan. Faoi stiúir an veteran tionscnóir troid i Scott Coker, Is Bellator ar fáil do beagnach 500 milliún tithe ar fud an domhain i níos mó ná 140 tíortha. Sna Stáit Aontaithe, Is féidir Bellator le feiceáil ar Spike, an ceannaire teilifíse MMA. Bellator MMA comhdhéanta d'fhoireann feidhmiúcháin go n-áirítear daoine gairmiúla tionscal is fearr i dtáirgeadh teilifíse, orchestration ócáid ​​beo, Forbairt Trodaire / Caidreamh, soláthar ionad, cruthú urraíochta / forbairt, ceadúnú idirnáisiúnta, margaíochta, fógraíocht, caidreamh poiblíochta agus coimisiún. Bellator lonnaithe i Santa Monica, California agus úinéireacht ag fathach siamsaíochta Viacom, baile chun an domhain brandaí premier siamsaíochta a nascadh le lucht féachana tríd an ábhar láidre ar fud an teilifís, pictiúr reatha, ardáin ar líne agus soghluaiste.

Maidir Spike:

Tá Spike ar fáil i 98.7 milliún tithe agus is rannán de Viacom Líonraí Meáin. Aonad Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), Tá Viacom Líonraí Meáin cheann de na domhan na príomhchúiseanna le creators clár agus ábhar ar fud gach ardán meáin. Spike’s internet address is spike.com agus ar feadh suas-chun-an-nóiméad agus eolas preasa cartlainne agus grianghraif, tabhair cuairt ar láithreán preasa Spike ag spike.com/press. Follow us on Twitter @SpikeTVPR for the latest in breaking news updates, taobh thiar-na pictiúir-eolas agus grianghraif.

About Oktagon:

Carlo Di Blasi created Oktagon in 1996. At its beginning the show was dedicated to free fight, the name that was given initially to MMA (Martial Arts Measctha). Other disciplines such as Kickboxing, Muay Thai and Savate were gradually added from the early 2000’s onwards. During the last 20 years Oktagon has reached a huge popularity, both in Italy and abroad, creating many superstars in the process including Bellator welterweight Paul Daley as well as The Petrosyan brothers (Giorgio agus Armen), Spideog Van Roosmalen, Valentijn Overeem, Rico Verhoeven agus Artem Levin.